Taxation logo taxation mission text

Since 1927 the leading authority on tax law, practice and administration

And they're off!

28 May 2008
Issue: 4160 / Categories: Forum & Feedback
Does a racecourse betting pitch qualify for relief under the intangible assets regime?

My client is a sole trader horse race bookmaker. He has traded as such since 1997. Some years ago the method of allocating pitches at horse racecourses either at the Tattersall's enclosure or the Silver Ring enclosure was changed and horserace bookmakers had the right to acquire such rights to stand within either of these enclosures on specific days within the racing calendar by bidding for such rights at auctions organised by the National Joint Pitch Council (NJPC). Some of these rights were acquired by my client at auctions held after 1 April 2002 the date of introduction of the intangible assets regime for corporates.

I incorporated my client's sole trade business with effect from 1 June 2007. The value of these racecourse betting pitches which he acquired has now been transferred into the company which is 100% owned by him.

My question arises as...

If you or your firm subscribes to Taxation.co.uk, please click the login box below:

If you are not a subscriber but are a registered user or have a free trial, please enter your details in the following boxes:

Alternatively, you can register free of charge to read a limited amount of subscriber content per month.
Once you have registered, you will receive an email directing you back to read this item in full.

Please reach out to customer services at +44 (0) 330 161 1234 or 'customer.services@lexisnexis.co.uk' for further assistance.

back to top icon